Drill

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Gymnastics

Tap Swing Drill

Own the hollow-arch tap that drives giants and releases

8 min
3 x 8 tap swings
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward own the hollow-arch tap that drives giants and releases.

Instructions

  1. 1Hang from the bar and swing with straight arms and a tight body.
  2. 2Pass through the bottom in a hollow, then tap to an arch under the bar.
  3. 3Drive the toes up at the front of the swing, pushing the bar away.
  4. 4Keep the rhythm smooth — the tap is the engine, not a kick.

What to focus on

The hollow-to-arch tap happening at the very bottom of the swing.

Recommended reps

3 x 8 tap swings

Common mistake

Bending the knees and muscling the swing instead of tapping.